Reviews
Wuchak

Wuchak

June 9, 2024
5.0
**_Ship of ghouls off the coast of Spain_** A sporting goods magnate (Jack Taylor) masterminds a publicity stunt involving two beautiful women set adrift at sea near the shipping lines. When the girls encounter a mysterious centuries-old vessel, the mogul loses contact with them and orchestrates a rescue party. Horror ensues. “The Ghost Galleon” (1974) is titled El buque maldito in Spanish, which translates to “The Cursed Ship.” It comes in the tradition of Hammer flicks like "The Lost Continent" and “The Vengeance of She” (both from 1968), just with a less ambitious story. It would inspire future films such as “The Fog,” “Death Ship” and “Ghost Ship.” This is the least of ’em, however, because the story’s too one-dimensional and slow, which makes the viewing relatively dull. Yet it works up some quality spookiness. It’s basically a haunted house flick using a 15th century Spanish galleon as a substitute for the house. Voluptuous Margarita Merino as Lorena is a short-lived highlight in the feminine department followed by semi-petite Blanca Estrada as Kathy. Maria Persch plays Lillian and was 35 years-old during shooting; she was still quite attractive, but her character is a turn-off, yet not completely (thankfully). This was the third entry in writer/director Amando de Ossorio's Blind Dead collection, which also includes "Tombs of the Blind Dead," "Return of the Evil Dead" and "Night of the Seagulls." You don't need to see these others in order to watch this one; it's a standalone flick. It runs 1 hour, 29 minutes, and was shot in Alicante on the southeast coast of Spain, with studio stuff done in Madrid. GRADE: C+

Recommendation Movies

6
Comedy
View
6
The Gendarme and the Creatures from Outer Space
The Gendarme and the Creatures from Outer Space1979
5.2
Comedy
View
5.2
Vampira
Vampira1974
5.8
Horror
View
5.8
Attack of the Blind Dead
Attack of the Blind Dead1973
10
Comedy
View
10
How The Ghosts Trapped Master Cheung the Exorcist1953
6.2
Horror
View
6.2
Ghost stories
Ghost stories1982
5.6
Horror
View
5.6
Night of the Seagulls
Night of the Seagulls1975
5.6
Thriller
View
5.6
The Haunted Mansion
The Haunted Mansion2003
7.3
Animation
View
7.3
Robin Hood
Robin Hood1973
7.4
Drama
View
7.4
Elvis
Elvis2022
8.1
Science Fiction
View
8.1
Dune: Part Two
Dune: Part Two2024
7.1
Thriller
View
7.1
The Invisible Man
The Invisible Man2020
7.6
Mystery
View
7.6
Get Out
Get Out2017
7.6
Family
View
7.6
Onward
Onward2020
7
Comedy
View
7
Triangle of Sadness
Triangle of Sadness2022
7
Comedy
View
7
Barbie
Barbie2023
7.7
Comedy
View
7.7
A Man Called Otto
A Man Called Otto2022
8.3
Thriller
View
8.3
Rear Window
Rear Window1954
8.1
Crime
View
8.1
Joker
Joker2019
8.4
Comedy
View
8.4
Parasite
Parasite2019
7.3
Mystery
View
7.3
Burning
Burning2018
© 2025 MoovieTime. All rights reserved.Made with Nuxt